Method

Step 1

Preheat a 350°F/180°C/Gas 4 oven.

Step 2

Sift the flour, icing sugar and salt into a mixing bowl. Using your fingertips or pastry blender, rub or cut in the butter or margarine until the mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs. Add the water and toss lightly with a fork until the mixture forms a ball.